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Heroes: Countdown to the Premiere

Heroes: Countdown to the Premiere is a special show that aired on September 22, 2008, prior to the Season Three premiere episodes The Second Coming and The Butterfly Effect. The show was held at the Heroes Season Three Premiere party, and included brief clips from the first two seasons, and from the upcoming third season.

The Bennets

Claire Bennet: "It's not easy being a teen cheerleader for Claire Bennet. Like most teens, she's had her share of bumps and bruises. There is one difference between Claire and the other girls; She heals faster than most. Turns out this brand of unique brand of ability runs in the family. Mom. Dad. And Claire has one more trick up her sleeve. Her blood can heal people."

Noah Bennet: "This is Claire's adoptive father. He's a really great dad... when he's not killing people...or kidnapping them...or incarcerating them in creepy inescapable underground cells. There is one more thing you should know about Mr. Bennet. He'll do anything to protect his family."

Mohinder and Niki

Mohinder Suresh: "Dr. Mohinder Suresh is a brilliant, yet tortured man. Gifted only with superior brain power and the ability to speak his mind like a poet, he's dedicated his life to completing his father's genetic research. There's only one problem with having the answers--it puts you in kind of high demand. For all his intellect, Mohinder does have a few tiny flaws. He struggles with picking the right friends, he's a little too trusting, and he sometimes bites off more than he can chew."

Hayden Panettiere brings the show back from commercial break and introduces a segment showcasing Masi Oka's off camera talents in swordplay. A montage of clips from the show and behind the scenes is shown showcasing Hiro using the Kensei sword.

Masi Oka counts down from three, to which the entire crowd shouts "Yatta!" He points to a television screen and a segment about Heroes Evolutions begins.

"It's more than a TV show. You can do more than just watch the story. You can become part of it, and it starts with a business card. The Heroes Interactive Experience already won an Emmy Award for its world of content beyond TV. Imagine what's to come. New graphic novels and episodes, with innovative backstage commentary, webisodes featuring new heroes that may surprise you as they cross over from your computer screen to your TV screen. Plus, unlock hidden clues by receiving mysterious text messages and email, and you could possibly effect the outcome of the show. On air and online you could become a crucial part of the Heroes saga, a unique experience beyond imagination as technology and storytelling come full circle."

The Petrellis

"Meet the Petrelli boys. They're just like normal brothers. They fight, then they kiss and make up. Of course, there are a few differences."

Nathan Petrelli: "Nathan Petrelli. Overachieving older brother. He's an honest politician, most of the time. Faithful husband (that's not his wife), and loving father of two... wait, make that three. Yep, Claire's his daughter. So, he's not perfect, but he always means well. Oh, did we mention? Yeah, he can fly."

"But luckily, his big brother was there to save the day. Now that's brotherly love. Just for the record, they're not dead. Nathan saved Peter, then Peter saved Nathan. They're all good. Well, except that someone shot Nathan, but we'll get to that later."

Jack Coleman welcomes viewers back and introduces some international fans.

Matt and Hiro

Ali Larter shows a segment that showcases two characters who seem more ordinary than others, Matt and Hiro.

Matt Parkman: "Matt Parkman is an average guy with a most extraordinary power, but some things are better left unsaid. Oh, didn't need to hear that. Thankfully, he tracked down his nurturing father, and Matt has figured out that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Now this everyman will use his gift to become a hero."

Hiro Nakamura: "When we first met Hiro Nakamura, he too was anything but extraordinary. A common worker at his father's company. Nothing special about him. Well, except for one thing. But time travel has it's drawbacks...you can wind up stuck in seventeenth centuryJapan in the middle of a love triangle with a man who will wind up your sworn enemy. And pay he did. Now Hiro will face his biggest challenge yet: a nemesis who moves almost as fast as he does."

"We all love our heroes, but without this group of individuals, heroes would not be necessary. They are the villains. Some are just confused, others, we're not sure. A few are just pure evil. None more than Gabriel Gray."

Elle Bishop: "Meet Elle. She may look innocent, but she's got some issues. They say looks can kill, but this girl's secret will shock you."

Adam Monroe: "Then there's Adam Monroe. Guy's got a bad attitude. Of course, if you held a grudge for four hundred years, you might too. Still, that's no excuse to try to wipe out the planet with a deadly virus."

Create Your Hero

"Last fall, over one million people joined together to evolve two new heroes. Now, Sprint gives you the power to choose who will star in a new, online, live-action series."

"Audrey wanted a normal life, but she was too busy for normal--caring for her sick mother, running the family bakery, going to school. She was drowning until one day she discovered she had the power...the power to effect the here and now by slowing others down, or speeding them up. Will you choose Audrey to be the next great hero?"

"Across the globe, Santiago wanted to be anything but normal. His faith told him he had a destiny to be great--someone his mother could be proud of. Working as a mechanic, his desire built up inside of him like a fire, until one day the fire was released, and with it the power of accelerated probability--the ability to see it all, anticipate every possibility right now, and harness his power to succeed."

"Now, text 'Heroes' to 62288 on your Sprint phone to choose between Audrey or Santiago, or go online to http://nbc.com/heroes to vote. Create Your Hero, presented by Sprint."

Who Shot Nathan Petrelli?

"Last season, the chapter ended with a question, and that question remains: 'Who Shot Nathan Petrelli?' Someone had the motive, the desire, and what it takes to pull the trigger. After months of investigating, we've narrowed it down to this list of suspects:

Noah Bennet, known killer. Maybe shooting Nathan was part of his deal to keep his family safe?

Adam Monroe, known killer. Although being buried alive is a pretty good alibi.

Trivia

The show was referred to as the Season Three Clip Show by some media outlets such as TV Guide and Zap2It, Heroes: Countdown to the Premiere by TiVo and tv.yahoo.com, and Ep. 300: The Heroes Premiere Party by NBC Video Rewind.

Although the show aired on September 22, 2008, the Season Three Premiere Party actually occurred on September 7, 2008, at the Edison Lounge in Los Angeles, CA.

All montages are narrated by Phil Terrence, the regular voice-over artist for Heroes.

During the Fans segment, Heroes Wiki User Riddler had two clips featured, amongst other Heroes fans.